Newport, Rhode Island Xiaolu li (Sophi) School Geographical Location and Demographics
90 Harrison Ave, Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-2785 Fax: 401-845-8558
William J. Underwood is a public elementary school serving 154 studnets in grades K-4. This public school is located in the north of Newport, RI. The students from William J. Underwood are diverse. The majority of the population is white (68%) followed by Hispanic (16%), black (8%), two or more races (5%), Asian (2%), and American Indian or Alaska native (1%). 39% students in this elementary school are eligible for the subsidized lunch in meanwhile 46% students in RI state are eligible for this program. The percentage of students receiving ESL or bilingual Education services is 5%, which is lower than that of RI State by 1%. Whereas, the percentage of students receiving special education services in this school is higher than the statewide level by 3%, being 18%.
Student Achievement Accountability Summary
William J. Underwood is classified as ‘typical’. William J. Underwood receives a total Composite Index Score of 68(out of 100), which is higher than the district rating of 50.0 and the state rating of 48.0.
AYP Summary Report (2010-2011) William J. Underwood met AYP requirements and never has been on the list of schools which need improvements. Both in mathematics and English, the average scores of this school are higher than the target scores, being 84.6 and 91.3 respectively. The scores of white students are higher than the average level, being 94.3 in English language art and 89 in mathematics. The scores of economically disadvantaged students in these two areas are both below the average level, being 86.6 and 76. The score of English in this school is 91.3, which is higher than the district score by 7 and the state score by 1.6. Mathematics, the score of Mathematics in this school is 84.6, which is between the district score 78.2 and the state score 85.5. The attendance rate of the students is 93.8 which is between that of the district 93.2 and that of the state 94.5.
The NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) Assessments in 2011-2012
The average level of William J. Underwood is higher than the statewide level in all of areas. The William J. Underwood and state average are: 3rd Grade Math (68% vs. 60%); 3rd Grade Reading (84% vs. 73%); 4th Grade Math (80% vs. 65%); 4th Grade Reading (86% vs. 71%); and 4th Grade Science(68% vs. 45%).
Teaching
Information Reported By Schools The teachers at William J. underwood provide a supportive learning environment for the students. William J. Underwood has 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 11 students per full-time equivalent teacher. The ratio of teacher to students makes small size class possible. There is no teachers with Emergency Certification in this school. Neither are the “Not highly qualified teachers”. The positive and supportive learning environments, especially the highly qualified teachers could be the major factors in the high text scores. Many parents stated on the website Greatschools “The small class size is great and all teachers knowing the kids is nice too.” “One positive comment I can give this school is that it has a favorable student to teacher ratio. My third grader had 15 kids in his class and my first grader had 16-18 kids in his class.” “This is not simply a school. It's a family. The staff cares and nurtures every child. As a parent, I genuinely feel the staff has a vested interest in my child's future. There is a positive energy at this school that is unmatched”.
Safe and Supportive Schools Attendance Report
Incidents of Suspension
Student Indicators
The caring atmosphere at William J. underwood maybe another factor contributes to the good performance of students. The attendance rate of William J. underwood is the same as that of the state, being 95%. The chronic absenteeism rate at this school 9% is only half of the states. It may be a result of the strict attendance rules of William J. Underwood stated in its handbook for students and parents. The learning environment is relatively safe. Fourteen students were involved in suspensions 2011-2012, which are 9.09% of students in this school. Three students and six students are in a fight out school and at school respectively. Two students stole things at school. Two students disrespected others. The high rate of mobility may have negative effects on the performance of students in this school. William J. Underwood has to deal with the high turnover rate of students due to a large military population and tourists in the area.
Funding and Resources The district property value per student is $2,670 in the year of 2009. The expenditure of per pupil is $18,732. The district median family income is $54,116.
Newport, Rhode Island
Xiaolu li (Sophi)
School Geographical Location and Demographics
90 Harrison Ave, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-2785
Fax: 401-845-8558
William J. Underwood is a public elementary school serving 154 studnets in grades K-4.
This public school is located in the north of Newport, RI. The students from William J. Underwood are diverse.
The majority of the population is white (68%) followed by Hispanic (16%), black (8%), two or more races (5%), Asian (2%), and American Indian or Alaska native (1%). 39% students in this elementary school are eligible for the subsidized lunch in meanwhile 46% students in RI state are eligible for this program.
The percentage of students receiving ESL or bilingual Education services is 5%, which is lower than that of RI State by 1%. Whereas, the percentage of students receiving special education services in this school is higher than the statewide level by 3%, being 18%.
Student Achievement
Accountability Summary
William J. Underwood is classified as ‘typical’.
William J. Underwood receives a total Composite Index Score of 68(out of 100), which is higher than the district rating of 50.0 and the state rating of 48.0.
AYP Summary Report (2010-2011)
William J. Underwood met AYP requirements and never has been on the list of schools which need improvements.
Both in mathematics and English, the average scores of this school are higher than the target scores, being 84.6 and 91.3 respectively.
The scores of white students are higher than the average level, being 94.3 in English language art and 89 in mathematics.
The scores of economically disadvantaged students in these two areas are both below the average level, being 86.6 and 76.
The score of English in this school is 91.3, which is higher than the district score by 7 and the state score by 1.6.
Mathematics, the score of Mathematics in this school is 84.6, which is between the district score 78.2 and the state score 85.5. The attendance rate of the students is 93.8 which is between that of the district 93.2 and that of the state 94.5.
The NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) Assessments in 2011-2012
The average level of William J. Underwood is higher than the statewide level in all of areas. The William J. Underwood and state average are: 3rd Grade Math (68% vs. 60%); 3rd Grade Reading (84% vs. 73%); 4th Grade Math (80% vs. 65%); 4th Grade Reading (86% vs. 71%); and 4th Grade Science(68% vs. 45%).
Teaching
Information Reported By Schools
The teachers at William J. underwood provide a supportive learning environment for the students. William J. Underwood has 8 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 11 students per full-time equivalent teacher. The ratio of teacher to students makes small size class possible. There is no teachers with Emergency Certification in this school. Neither are the “Not highly qualified teachers”. The positive and supportive learning environments, especially the highly qualified teachers could be the major factors in the high text scores.
Many parents stated on the website Greatschools “The small class size is great and all teachers knowing the kids is nice too.” “One positive comment I can give this school is that it has a favorable student to teacher ratio. My third grader had 15 kids in his class and my first grader had 16-18 kids in his class.” “This is not simply a school. It's a family. The staff cares and nurtures every child. As a parent, I genuinely feel the staff has a vested interest in my child's future. There is a positive energy at this school that is unmatched”.
Safe and Supportive Schools
Attendance Report
Incidents of Suspension
Student Indicators
The caring atmosphere at William J. underwood maybe another factor contributes to the good performance of students. The attendance rate of William J. underwood is the same as that of the state, being 95%. The chronic absenteeism rate at this school 9% is only half of the states. It may be a result of the strict attendance rules of William J. Underwood stated in its handbook for students and parents.
The learning environment is relatively safe. Fourteen students were involved in suspensions 2011-2012, which are 9.09% of students in this school. Three students and six students are in a fight out school and at school respectively. Two students stole things at school. Two students disrespected others.
The high rate of mobility may have negative effects on the performance of students in this school. William J. Underwood has to deal with the high turnover rate of students due to a large military population and tourists in the area.
Funding and Resources
The district property value per student is $2,670 in the year of 2009.
The expenditure of per pupil is $18,732.
The district median family income is $54,116.